Our Agency
Getting brands a hot date since humans could swipe right.
It can be a lot of work to build a solid and engaging brand that sells. Dastardly social media algorithms stop you getting the organic cut-through you used to get and it seems you need fresh content every other day to be seen. We produce attention-to-detail creative and run data-driven marketing campaigns that smash the business goals that matter most to you. Let’s get to werk, but not as you’ve known it.
Benjamin Johnson
Co-Founder / Creative Director
With an academic foundation in Psychology & Commerce and ten years in advertising photography, Benjamin pursues commercial objectives through creativity. A perfectionist overseeing our multidisciplinary team, he delivers creative campaigns that drive meaningful results for our clients. Outside of werk, you'll find him doting on his three daughters and foraging for mushrooms.
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Robbie Lawton
Co-Founder / Marketing Director
Robbie is an energetic, goal-smashing digital marketer pursuing results that matter most to our clients. A big-picture thinker, he nurtures holistic and effective multi-channel strategies that bring brands' marketing ecosystems together to drive business growth. He also loves a good burger, FYI.
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Karl Martin
Senior Performance Manager
Karl helps businesses grow, one digital strategy at a time. With a career spent at digital agencies and a sharp academic background in eCommerce & Strategy, he’s the go-to for crafting performance-marketing strategies that really werk. When he's not crunching numbers or brainstorming campaigns, you can catch him kicking it at his local kickboxing gym.
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Katherine Dewar
Creative Strategy Lead
Kat is the voice behind our work. With a rich background in comms, PR and marketing, Kat balances strategic vision with her signature creative touch. She’s our resident wordsmith who thrives on teasing the heart out of brands and telling a damn good story. Off the clock, she’s probably cooing at the nearest dog.
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Ivan Breytenbach
Operations Manager
Drawing from two decades in advertising and communications, Ivan possesses a broad skillset in leadership, management, operations, and strategy – honed across global agencies and boutique firms. His prior Naval career also allows him to adeptly navigate challenges and drive solutions. On weekends, he manages technical and sound setups for his family's music gigs.
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Jack Bublitz
Graphic Designer
Jack is a keen-eyed creative bridging a plethora of creative disciplines. From motion and illustration to branding and print design — Jack is a weapon on the tools, approaching every brief with a profoundly creative lens, eternal optimism and inclusive workflow. He is also our famously self-appointed ‘Rizz Dev’ Manager.
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Bre Burgess
Senior Marketing Executive
From media buying and planning to creative execution and automation, Bre brings a unique blend of data-driven and creative skills to the table. With a passion for event marketing, Bre translates the client’s needs into best-practice delivery. Outside of work Bre is a performing DJ, loves hitting the gym and regularly attends a range of live music events.
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Yazmin Aung
Junior Marketing Assistant
Meet Yazmin, our digital marketing dynamo fresh out of uni with a Bachelor of Business in Marketing! With a flair for event marketing and a passion for all things beauty and nature, she brings a little Gen Z magic to everything she touches. When she’s not working her marketing magic at Werk, you’ll probably find her vibing at the latest music gigs, hunting down the best matcha in town, or indulging her (very healthy) shopping habit!
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Madi Gorman
Digital Marketer
Having completed her Bachelor of Communications with a focus on digital marketing Madi has brought fresh energy and consumer insights to both organic social and paid campaigns. Her strong appreciation for culture and fashion, combined with an astute eye for detail, makes Madi a source of insight and perfectionism that keeps campaigns moving with ease.
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Josiah Wood
Videographer & Editor
Josiah is a photographer and filmmaker with a twist. After initially training in Commerce and Law, his long-held artistic inclination saw him pivot to film and photography, where he discovered his love of visual storytelling. Whether it’s directing or shooting, Josiah brings a creative flair and an eye for detail to every project.
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Samara Brain
Junior Designer
In her final year at Victoria University of Wellington, Samara is pursuing a Bachelor of Design majoring in Communication and Interaction Design – satisfying her passion for blending creativity and functionality. Outside of her work and studies you can find her jamming out to her favourite tunes or fully absorbed in a sudoku puzzle (she can also do a perfect cartwheel!).
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Madeline Mangos
Junior Designer
Madeline is currently in her final year of a Bachelor of Design degree majoring in Visual Communication Design with Honours. With a passion for all mediums, whether digital or physical, Madeline is particularly passionate about illustration and abstract painting. Madeline enjoys the finer things; watering her houseplants, charcuterie boards and sunset picnics.
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